Capitol Assets: Should Congress change the way it handles trading?

Congress created laws that prevent judges and top administration officials from doing official business with companies they invest in, but Congress allows itself to trade in companies affected by pending legislation. The Post found millions of dollars in trades by members of Congress in companies that were lobbying on bills before the lawmakers. Read the full story here.

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